Name of Deceased: Blanche Opal Rea Age: 92
Date of Death: May 17, 2014
Place of Death: Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood, Kansas
Date of Birth: October 30, 1921 at Hoisington, Kansas
Parents Name: Charlie “Chase” and Stazie (Novotny) Hejny

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Blanche married Kenneth “K.E.” Rea Aug. 22, 1943 at Hoisington, KS. He died November 14, 1998.
Mrs. Rea was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 2001 coming from The Ozarks, MO. She also previously resided in Otis, KS, Hoisington, KS, Sweetwater, TX, Abilene, TX, Mozambique, South Africa, Libya, North Africa, Denver, CO, London, KY, Tehran Iran, and Vincennes, IN.
A self employed cosmetologist, Blanche was a member of the Masonic Lodge Auxiliary, a den mother for the Boy Scouts of America, and devoted her life to her children and grandchildren.

SURVIVORS
Two sons: Duane C. Rea of Great Bend, KS
Leslie L. Rea and wife Jean of Great Bend, KS
Two daughters: Annetta J. Conley and husband Kenneth of Hazle Patch, KY
Carolyn G. Rea of Highlandville, MO
One sister: Pearl Rein of West Plains, MO
12 Grandchildren
13 Great Grandchildren

She was preceded in death by one brother, Merval Hejny.

SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Time of Service: 10:00 am
Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home
Officiant: Reverend Joshua Leu
Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas
Visitation: 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, May 19, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Memorial Fund:  Golden Belt Humane Society or Alzheimer’s Association, in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net
Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530